Outsourcing is to obtain the service or product of another company or individual. It means that you are contracting work outside of your company. Its main purpose is to lessen the burden of work of a company so that they can focus on what they think is the most important segment of production. An example…
Development often refers to the gradual change, advancement and growth of something or an activity When it comes to socio-economic development, development is more associated with changes that bring about positive outcomes. But one person’s idea of what constitutes progress may be different from another’s idea of development might mean because they may measure progress…
Contemporary issues are issues that are happening in the present. Most of these are issues that our ancestors did not experience in the past and only now have they become significant issues. Some examples are climate change, globalization, and rapid technological advances. Definition of Contemporary Issues Any event, idea, opinion, and topic related to a current issue…
The Sociological Imagination According to C. Wright Mills’ book “The Sociological Imagination”, the personal problems an individual faces may not only be caused by their failure to be a good citizen, these problems might be rooted to an encompassing issue that is also currently faced by the whole society. Everyone in society experiences problems in…
Climate Change and Global Warming Weather refers to the current condition of the atmosphere and would change over a brief period of time, hours to a week. It can be measured by observing the change in temperature, speed, and direction of the wind, and so on. Climate, on the other hand, is the general state…
Consanguinity refers to the relationship of people based on their bloodline. It is a trait shared by people who came from the same ancestor. Consanguinity is used in many countries as the basis for drafting laws relating to marriage and the inheritance of property. Its importance is highlighted by the different views of different countries…
What is the Industrial Revolution? The Industrial Revolution (c. 1760 – 1840) was a transitional period in Europe and America that focused on change in manufacturing processes, from the development of products by hand to the use of machinery and automation. This period is characterized by the rapid development in manufacturing and various industries due…
One of the most hotly debated issues in modern times is issues concerning gender and sex. Most people would use these two terms interchangeably which sometimes causes confusion in the discussion of certain issues. This article aims to define and differentiate gender and sex. What is Sex? Sex is the distinction between males and females…